War: Essays in Political Philosophy

ISBN-13: 9780521876377 / Angielski / Twarda / 2008 / 344 str.

Larry May

Opis

In this anthology, contemporary political philosophers and theorists address normative and conceptual issues concerning war.

Recenzje

"... Larry May's collection of fifteen original essays makes an excellent contribution to the discourse... this is a highly nuanced exploration of just war, it is recommended for upper-level undergraduates, higher academicians, and policymakers."
-Ann C. Wyman, Missouri Southern State University, Joplin

Spis treści

Part I. Historical Background: 1. Jus ad bellum Gregory Reichberg; 2. Jus in bello Nicholas Rengger; Part II. Initiating War: 3. The principle of just cause Larry May; 4. Aggression and punishment Jeff McMahan; 5. Responding to humanitarian crises Cindy Holder; 6. War and democracy James Bohman; Part III. Waging War: 7. Proportionality and necessity Thomas Hurka; 8. Collateral damage David Lefkowitz; 9. Weapons of mass destruction Steven Lee; 10. Justifying torture as an act of war Michael Davis; 11. Terrorism: definition, defense, and women Marilyn Friedman; Part IV. Ending War: 12. Reconciliation and war's aftermath Trudy Govier; 13. Amnesties and international law Kit Wellman; 14. War crimes: the law of hell David Luban; 15. Revenge and demonization Nancy Sherman.